Senior Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney/ Counsel / Junior Partner Orga
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney to join a growing Intellectual Property practice. This opportunity is ideal for a senior associate, counsel, or junior partner with a strong scientific background and significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and life sciences sectors.Locations
This position is open to the firm's offices in:
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Washington, D.C.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience focused on synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and related technologies.
Responsibilities- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
- Develop and execute patent portfolio strategies for clients in the life sciences and chemical industries
- Advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and intellectual property strategy
- Respond to USPTO office actions and manage patent prosecution matters through issuance
- Collaborate with inventors, scientists, in-house counsel, and business stakeholders
- Conduct patent analyses and support strategic intellectual property counseling
- Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives as appropriate
- 5+ years of patent prosecution experience
- Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in:
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Related Life Sciences Technologies
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline required
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Admission to practice before the USPTO required
- Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction required
- Compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and level of practice
- 4x4 Hybrid Model (in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month)
- Sophisticated life sciences and chemical patent practice
- Significant client interaction and business development opportunities
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
- Strong mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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